Chhindwara
District in MADHYA PRADESH
Chhindwara District of MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 20,90,922 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,64,468 are males while 10,26,454 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 20,90,922
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 61.9%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 964
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Chhindwara has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.02% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 956 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 964.
Total Children
2,72,289
13.02% of population
Boys
1,39,220
51.1%
Girls
1,33,069
48.9%
Child Sex Ratio
956
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Chhindwara stands at 964 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 79.04% while female literacy is at 63.01%, showing a gender gap of 16.03%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11.11% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 36.82% of total population in Chhindwara.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 20,90,922, 9,57,984 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 45.82% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 70.34% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 29.66% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,73,845
- Marginal Workers
- 2,84,139
- Non-Workers
- 11,32,938
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Sausar
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Bichhua
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Pandhurna
Population: 1,92,618
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 10,64,468 males (50.9%) and 10,26,454 females (49.1%) out of 20,90,922 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 12,94,198 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 79.04%, Female 63.01%, Overall %. Gender gap is 16.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chhindwara district in MADHYA PRADESH?
Chhindwara district in MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 20,90,922 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,64,468 males and 10,26,454 females.
What is the literacy rate of Chhindwara district?
The overall literacy rate of Chhindwara district is N/A%. Male literacy is 79.04% and female literacy is 63.01%.
What is the sex ratio in Chhindwara district?
The sex ratio in Chhindwara district is 964 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Chhindwara district?
Chhindwara district has 2,72,289 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,39,220 are boys and 1,33,069 are girls. The child sex ratio is 956 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Chhindwara district?
Out of the total population of 20,90,922, 9,57,984 people (45.8%) are engaged in work activities in Chhindwara district.